High-level trade negotiations and headline-grabbing trade agreements create tremendous momentum, but a tariff reduction on paper only delivers real commercial value if commodities can move smoothly through ports and borders. Long before a formal agreement takes effect, critical technical groundwork must be laid—establishing shared scientific standards, harmonizing sanitary protocols, and building mutual trust across regulatoryContinue reading “Laying the Groundwork for Trade: How USDA FAS Resolves Regulatory Friction Before Agreements Begin”
